MUSA: Music Applied (MUSA)
MUSA 101. Applied Minor Keyboard. (1 Credit)
Applied study in piano or organ. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study keyboard as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student's background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 102. Applied Minor Voice. (1 Credit)
Applied study in voice. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study voice as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 103. Applied Minor Strings. (1 Credit)
Applied study in violin, viola, cello, or bass. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study the instrument as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 104. Applied Minor Winds. (1 Credit)
Applied study in a brass or woodwind instrument. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study the instrument as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 105. Applied Minor Percussion. (1 Credit)
Applied study in percussion. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study percussion as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 106. Applied Minor Guitar. (1 Credit)
Applied study in guitar. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study a keyboard instrument as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 111. Applied Piano. (2 Credits)
Applied study in piano at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement.
MUSA 112. Applied Voice. (2 Credits)
Applied study in voice at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 113. Applied Organ. (2 Credits)
Applied study in organ at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 114. Applied Violin. (2 Credits)
Applied study in violin at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 115. Applied Viola. (2 Credits)
Applied study in viola at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 116. Applied Cello. (2 Credits)
Applied study in viola at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 117. Applied Bass. (2 Credits)
Applied study in bass at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 118. Applied Harp. (2 Credits)
Applied study in harp at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 119. Applied Guitar. (2 Credits)
Applied study in guitar at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 120. Applied Flute. (2 Credits)
Applied study in flute at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 121. Applied Oboe. (2 Credits)
Applied study in oboe at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 122. Applied Clarinet. (2 Credits)
Applied study in clarinet at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 123. Applied Bassoon. (2 Credits)
Applied study in bassoon at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 124. Applied Saxophone. (2 Credits)
Applied study in saxophone at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 125. Applied Trumpet. (2 Credits)
Applied study in harp at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 126. Applied Horn. (2 Credits)
Applied study in horn at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 127. Applied Trombone. (2 Credits)
Applied study in trombone at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 128. Applied Euphonium. (2 Credits)
Applied study in euphonium at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 129. Applied Tuba. (2 Credits)
Applied study in tuba at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 130. Applied Percussion. (2 Credits)
Applied study in percussion at the lower level (first four semesters). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). First semester students are exempt from the Seminar performance requirement. Corequisites: MUSI 117; MUSI 280 during fourth semester.
MUSA 150. Applied Composition. (2 Credits)
Applied study in composition. The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons and an end-of-semester jury. A weekly studio class may be required.
MUSA 301. Applied Minor Keyboard. (1 Credit)
Applied study in piano or organ. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study keyboard as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student's background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 302. Applied Minor Voice. (1 Credit)
Applied study in voice. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study voice as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 303. Applied Minor Strings. (1 Credit)
Applied study in violin, viola, cello, or bass. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study the instrument as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 304. Applied Minor Winds. (1 Credit)
Applied study in a brass or woodwind instrument. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study the instrument as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 305. Applied Minor Percussion. (1 Credit)
Applied study in percussion. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study percussion as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 306. Applied Minor Guitar. (1 Credit)
Applied study in guitar. This course is intended for music minors or music majors wishing to study a keyboard instrument as a secondary applied area. It is also open to other students depending upon the student’s background, availability, and instructor approval. The student participates in 30-minute weekly lessons.
MUSA 311. Applied Piano. (2 Credits)
Applied study in piano at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 111; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 312. Applied Voice. (2 Credits)
Applied study in voice at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 112; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 313. Applied Organ. (2 Credits)
Applied study in organ at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 113; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 314. Applied Violin. (2 Credits)
Applied study in violin at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 114; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 315. Applied Viola. (2 Credits)
Applied study in viola at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 115; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 316. Applied Cello. (2 Credits)
Applied study in cello at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 116; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 317. Applied Bass. (2 Credits)
Applied study in bass at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 117; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 318. Applied Harp. (2 Credits)
Applied study in harp at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 118; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 319. Applied Guitar. (2 Credits)
Applied study in guitar at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 119; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 320. Applied Flute. (2 Credits)
Applied study in flute at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 120; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 321. Applied Oboe. (2 Credits)
Applied study in oboe at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 121; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 322. Applied Clarinet. (2 Credits)
Applied study in clarinet at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 122; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 323. Applied Bassoon. (2 Credits)
Applied study in bassoon at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 123; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 324. Applied Saxophone. (2 Credits)
Applied study in saxophone at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 124; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 325. Applied Trumpet. (2 Credits)
Applied study in trumpet at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 125; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 326. Applied Horn. (2 Credits)
Applied study in horn at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 126; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 327. Applied Trombone. (2 Credits)
Applied study in trombone at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 127; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 328. Applied Euphonium. (2 Credits)
Applied study in euphonium at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 128; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 329. Applied Tuba. (2 Credits)
Applied study in euphonium at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 128; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 330. Applied Percussion. (2 Credits)
Applied study in percussion at the upper level (starting in the third year). The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons, weekly studio class, and an end-of-semester jury. The student is expected to perform in studio class and at least once in Seminar (twice for performance majors). Music Performance majors register for and perform the Junior Recital (MUSI 380) in the second semester of the junior year, and the Senior Recital (MUSI 480) in the final semester of study. Students in the B.A. Music with Jazz Studies concentration and B.M. Music Education programs register for and perform a Senior Recital (MUSI 499) in the last semester of study (for music education majors, the last semester before student teaching). Prerequisite: MUSA 130; Corequisite: MUSI 317.
MUSA 350. Applied Composition. (2 Credits)
Applied study in composition. The student participates in 60-minute weekly lessons and an end-of-semester jury. A weekly studio class may be required. Prerequisite: MUSA 150.
