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MUS 322 - Jazz Theory
An in-depth study of jazz harmony and the tonal and rhythmic elements of jazz improvisation. Form analysis, scale-chord relationships, and transcription/analyses of extant solos are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS 224.
Credits: 3
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MUS 323 - Modal and Tonal Counterpoint
Develops the basic principles and skills of modal counterpoint according to 16th century practices.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: CR. Prereq: MUS 124.
Credits: 3
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MUS 343 - Diction III
Instruction in the reading of texts in French through the use of IPA symbols. Emphasis in texts set by French composers.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 1
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MUS 371 - Choral Conducting
This course is a continuation of MUS 272 with an emphasis on choral conducting issues. Students learn about choral rehearsal techniques, score study, performance practices and concert programming. Weekly laboratory experience in choral conducting.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MUS*272. Coreq: MUS 371L.
Credits: 2
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MUS 371L - Choral Conducting Lab Ensemble
Collaboration of instrumental methods classes, voice classes and students in MUS* 371 to provide a lab group for the conducting classes and to give voice and methods class students the opportunity to perform on an instrument other than the primary instrument.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Coreq: MUS*371.
Credits: 0
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MUS 372 - Instrumental Conducting
This course is designed to teach the student conducting skills appropriate for instrumental ensembles, to further develop psychomotor skills, to assist the student in choosing the appropriate gesture for each conducting situation, and to teach instrumental score reading skills. Laboratory experience in band conducting.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFH. Prereq: MUS 272 MUS 371.
Credits: 2
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MUS 375G - PII The Liberal Arts
(Perspectives II course) In this course, students will be asked to think deeply about the value, meaning, and importance of the liberal arts to their education and within their own lives. They will explore modern conceptions of the liberal arts, the history of the liberal arts, and cross-cultural ideas about liberal learning. Specific assignments adjusted for MUS majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Cross-listed with PHL*375G and LST 375G.
Credits: 3
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MUS 401 - Music Research and Writing I
Trains students to study music history in depth and to write about it knowledgeably and credibly. A major goal of the course is to develop an understanding of formal writing structures and procedures in preparation for graduate level course work.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereqs: MUS 211, MUS 212W.
Credits: 3
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MUS 402 - Music Research and Writing II
This course offers an overview of select methods and materials of research in music and addresses some of the challenges involved in writing about music. We will explore several different kinds of writing, including music analysis and criticism, and students will practice writing response papers, abstracts, article critiques, and various practical forms. The course will also include an introduction to available style manuals and provide guidelines for proper documentation of print and electronic sources in footnotes and bibliographies. Research topics covered by the course will range from Renaissance music to jazz. (Pre-req.: MUS 401)
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereqs: MUS 401.
Credits: 3
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MUS 411 - Topics in Medieval/Renaissance Music History
An in-depth study of selected repertoire, styles, genres, analytical techniques, performance practices, and historical contexts of early Western music.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereqs: MUS 211, MUS 212W.
Credits: 3
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MUS 412 - Topics in Baroque Music History
An in-depth study of selected repertoire, styles, genres, analytical techniques, performance practices, and historical contexts of Baroque music.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereqs: MUS 211, MUS 212W.
Credits: 3
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MUS 413 - Topics in Classical Era Music History
An in-depth study of selected repertoire, styles, genres, analytical techniques, performance practices, and historical contexts of the music from the Classical era.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereqs: MUS 211, MUS 212W.
Credits: 3
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MUS 414 - Topics in Romantic Era Music History
An in-depth study of selected repertoire, styles, genres, analytical techniques, performance practices, and historical contexts of Romantic music.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereqs: MUS 211, MUS 212W. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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MUS 415 - Topics in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Music History
An in-depth study of selected repertoire, styles, genres, analytical techniques, performance practices, and historical contexts of twentieth and twenty-first century music.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereqs: MUS 211, MUS 212W. International Studies course.
Credits: 3
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MUS 416 - Special Topics in Music History
An in-depth study of selected topics in music history.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS 211, MUS 212W. Special/Selected Topic.
Credits: 3
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MUS 423 - Form and Analysis I
Develops analytical techniques and tools for understanding common practice music.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS 224.
Credits: 3
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MUS 424 - Form and Analysis II
Develops analytical techniques and tools for understanding post-tonal music.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: MUS 224.
Credits: 3
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MUS 431 - Piano Pedagogy I
Intensive survey and evaluation of the educational philosophies behind the currently used methods for teaching piano in both private and group situations; practical aspects of setting up a private studio, use of technology, and the sequential presentation and development of music skills and concepts from the beginning level to the advanced. Weekly observation of experienced teachers in the Music Department’s Preparatory Division. Discussion of pedagogical problems and solutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 2
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MUS 432 - Piano Pedagogy II
Intensive survey and evaluation of the educational philosophies behind the currently used methods for teaching piano in both private and group situations; practical aspects of setting up a private studio, use of technology, and the sequential presentation and development of music skills and concepts from the beginning level to the advanced. Weekly observation of experienced teachers in the Music Department’s Preparatory Division. Discussion of pedagogical problems and solutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 2
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MUS 441 - Vocal Pedagogy I
An in-depth discussion of basic vocal techniques and their communication. The course will include supervised practice teaching in the Department of Music’s Preparatory Division.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: F.
Credits: 3
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MUS 451 - Instrumental Pedagogy I
Readings and study of historical and scientific background of the instrument. Evaluation of methods of instruction; methods for development of techniques; graded teaching materials; teaching observations in the Nazareth Community Music Program.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 2
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MUS 452 - Instrumental Pedagogy II
Readings and study of historical and scientific background of the instrument. Evaluation of methods of instruction; methods for development of techniques; graded teaching materials. Supervised practice teaching in the Department of Music’s Preparatory Department.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 3
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MUS 471 - Music and Magic in Western Culture
Will explore and apply the technical, musical, cultural, and historical tools available to discover meaning in music inspired by magical and/or esoteric trends in the West. This incorporates methodologies located within the discipline of Esoteric Studies. The course will rediscover and reconstitute the esoteric themes that lie behind various musical compositions drawn from the repertoire.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: R.
Credits: 3
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MUS 485 - Independent Study
In consultation with the professor, students will undertake a music historical and/or analytical project suited to their individual career interests and training. The final paper will demonstrate an ability to engage with primary and/or secondary sources, to think critically, and to write clearly. The paper content and method of the project will serve as preparation for original research at the graduate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 1 to 3
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MUS 486 - Independent Study
In consultation with the professor, students will undertake a music historical and/or analytical project suited to their individual career interests and training. The final paper will demonstrate an ability to engage with primary and/or secondary sources, to think critically, and to write clearly. The paper content and method of the project will serve as preparation for original research at the graduate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 3
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MUS.Q 101 - Introduction to Western Classical Music
(Perspectives Enduring Questions) What is the significance of music in our lives? This course provides an introduction to the genres, styles, and ideas associated with art and music of the Western Classical tradition. Through listening and reading assignments students will become familiar with the repertoire, instruments, and historical context of music belonging to various periods in history.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. This P(EQ) course counts as a PI, W, and G course.
Credits: 3
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MUS.Q 102 - Introduction to the Language of Music
(Perspectives Enduring Questions) What is the significance of music in our lives? This course provides an introduction to the various elements that comprise the language of music, including pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, and form. Students will develop various critical, analytical, and listening skills by interacting with a variey of music from a number of different societal and cultural contexts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. This P(EQ) course counts as a PI, W, and G course. May also be offered as MUS.F*102, which has the same course content but is taught as a seminar for First Year students.
Credits: 3
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MUS.Q 104 - Introduction to World Music
(Perspectives Enduring Questions) What in the world is music? What role does music play in various cultures? Why do I like certain kinds of music? This course introduces the musics of various non-Western cultures, with an emphasis of the various technical, cultural, and aesthetic features.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. This P(EQ) course counts as a PI, W, and G course. May also be offered as MUS.F*104, which has the same course content but is taught as a seminar for First Year students.
Credits: 3
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MUX 126 - Music/Business Sight-Singing Proficiency Exam
All music students at Nazareth College (regardless of major) undergo a rigorous in-depth instruction in aural skills (sight singing and dictation) grounded in the Western European tonal tradition. The Music/Business Sight Singing Proficiency Exam is designed to demonstrate that music/business students have mastered the ability to sight-sing and take aural diction at a basic level (following two semesters of aural skills). The exam will be administered towards the end of the student’s sophomore year after they have successfully completed Sight Singing/Ear Training I (MUS 125) and Sight Singing/Ear Training II (MUS 126).
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MUS*125. Coreq: MUS*126.
Credits: 0
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MUX 132 - Music/Business Piano Proficiency Exam
The piano is the musician’s instrument, and as such, all music students at Nazareth College (regardless of major) undergo a rigorous in-depth instruction in basic piano skills. The Music/Business Piano Proficiency Exam is designed to demonstrate that music/business students have mastered the ability to play piano at a basic level (following two semesters of class piano instruction). At the conclusion of both Class Piano I (MUG 131) and Class Piano II (MUG 132) all students perform a jury examination to demonstrate what they have learned for the semester. The jury forms for Class Piano II (MUG 132) will serve as the Piano Proficiency exam for Music/Business students. The students will be expected to play at a certain level on their jury perfomance following the completion of Class Piano II in order to pass their piano proficiency exam.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MUG*131. Coreq: MUG*132.
Credits: 0
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MUX 226 - Sight-Singing Proficiency Exam
Tests the ability to sing with tonal and rhythmic accuracy at sight. Music education majors must pass it prior to student teaching.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: J. Co-req: MUS*226.
Credits: 0
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MUX 229 - Practicum Pre-Requisite Assessment (music Therapy)
Students will (1) demonstrate preparedness for initial placement at a music therapy clinical site; (2) understand the necessity of developing and demonstrating professional behavior and skills; and (3) provide a self-evaluation of their progress in competencies from the Nazareth Music Therapy Program Professionalism Rubric.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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MUX 232 - Keyboard Proficiency Exam
Passing this is a graduation requirement for all Music majors. Normally a student takes the exam in the sophomore year. Music Education majors must pass it prior to student teaching.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: J. Co req: MUG*232.
Credits: 0
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MUX 282 - Guitar Proficiency Examination
Tests ability in functional guitar. Required of music therapy majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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MUX 296 - Sophomore Recital Keyboard Guitar
Sophomore Qualifying Recital
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: F. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 297 - Sophomore Recital Voice Band Orchestra
Sophomore Qualifying Recital
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: F. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 329 - Internship Pre-Requisite Assessment
Students will (1) demonstrate readiness for the music therapy internship process; (2) demonstrate progress since MUX 229 in developing and demonstrating professional behaviors and skills; and (3) provide a self-evaluation of their progress in competencies from the Nazareth Music Therapy Program Professionalism Rubric (NMTPPT).
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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MUX 393 - Honors Recital Keyboard Guitar
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Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 394 - Honors Recital Voice Band Orchestra
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Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 491 - Music History / Music Theory Senior Project
Students will prepare and present a conference style paper (i.e., a paper for either the American Musicological Society or Society for Music Theory’s annual conferences) to an audience of their peers, faculty, and general public.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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MUX 492 - MUSBUS Senior Capstone
The Music/Business Senior Capstone Project is a professional portfolio the music business students begin developing during their first sememster at Nazareth and continue to revise and maintain throughout their course of study. This portfolio will include examples of compositions that the students have composed, arranged, transcribed and recorded. It will also include promotional and marketing materials from at least two concerts or gigs arranged and performed either by the candidate or another perfoming artist; a DVD recording of at least two concert performances(one can be from the candidates Senior Recital Concert); a creative original promotional or marketing concept related to the music business field developed by the candidate; a repertoire list of pieces the candidate has learned in their applied lessons; and any other document or project that student deems appropriate.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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MUX 493 - Music Business Senior Performance Project
Senior Performance Project for Music/Business majors. Music/Business majors must complete either the Senior Recital MUX*495, MUX*496, MUX*497, MUX*498 or MUX*493.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 495 - Senior Recital Keyboard Guitar
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Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 496 - Senior Recital Honors Keyboard Guitar
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Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: F. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 497 - Senior Recital Voice Band Orchestra
Comprehensive survey of the relationship of music performance, music theory, and music history. Also work in the area of music education and music therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: F. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 498 - Senior Recital Honors Voice Band Orchestra
A senior recital is required of all music majors irrespective of program; specifics relating to the senior recital vary as to program and are detailed in the Music Department Handbook.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: F. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MUX 499 - Music Comprehensive Exam
The comprehensive examination is a college-wide requirement for graduation. Details for Music are given in the Music Department Handbook.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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MED 101 - Orientation to Music Education
An overview of major concepts in music education that will be revisited and applied in subsequent courses over the next several years of the music education degree program. Topics include characteristics of successful music teachers, national and state music education standards, professional organizations in music education, and lesson planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: A.
Credits: 0.5
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MED 102 - Introduction to Music Education
An exploration of various aspects of the music teaching profession with an emphasis placed on practical approaches to teaching both in the classroom and rehearsal settings. Topics include becoming a music teacher, developing tools for teaching, implementing the National Standards into instruction, teaching music in early childhood, reaching diverse learners, and developing a philosophy of music education. Students will present a teaching demonstration as part of the course requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*101. Co-req: MED 102L or MUX 102L. Bach of Music in Education majors only.
Credits: 1
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MED 102L - Guitar Methods for Music Education
The main objective of this lab is to learn how to play and teach guitar at the middle and high school levels. We will discuss technique for the beginning guitarist; learn notes in the first position, chords, tuning the instrument and review method books available for teaching beginning guitarists.
Prerequisites & Notes
Coreq: MED 102 or MED 301. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 0
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MED 103 - Percussion Techniques I
Introduction to the techniques, teaching methods, maintenance and nomenclature of the standard percussion instruments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MED 104 - Percussion Techniques II
Emphasis on techniques and teaching methods of the melodic percussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*103. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MED 105 - Brass Techniques I
General introduction to techniques, performance problems and teaching methods of the brass family. Instruction on trumpet and French horn.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MED 106 - Brass Techniques II
Study of horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba with emphasis on the similarities and differences in playing and teaching all of the brass instruments. Transposition, writing for brass instruments, and other topics included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MED 107 - Music Education Introduction for Transfer Students
An exploration of core aspects of the music teaching profession with an emphasis placed on practical approaches to teaching both in the music classroom and in rehearsal settings. Topics include becoming a music educator, developing tools for teaching, implementing the national and state standards into effective instruction, teaching music in choral, general and instrumental music settings.
Credits: 1.5
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MED 203 - Woodwind Techniques I
Basic instruction in correct playing and teaching of woodwind instruments. Instruction on clarinet and saxophone.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MED 204 - Woodwind Techniques II
Instruction and pedagogy for flute, oboe, bassoon and saxophone.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Prereqs: MED 203. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MED 205 - String Techniques I
Basic instruction in correct playing and teaching of string playing. Emphasis on violin.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MED 206 - String Techniques II
Basic pedagogy and instruction for viola, cello, and string bass.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Prereqs: Med 205 or approval of instructor. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MED 208 - Psychological Foundations of Education
This course focuses on the study and application of the foundations of teaching and learning. The emphasis is on understanding successful inclusive learning environments for all learners in music classrooms. Topics include theories about child and adolescent development, language development, motivation, learner differences and exceptionalities, and assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFHJR. Prereqs: MED*102. Cross listed with SPF*208.
Credits: 3
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MED 299 - Orientation to the Professional Semester
Preparation for student teaching.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF.
Credits: 0
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MED 301 - Secondary Music Education Methods
Teaching music at the middle school and high school levels. Topics include the following: administrative and professional roles of the music educator; curriculum surveys; assessment; public relations and communication processes between school, home and community; using technology for research, organizational skills and teaching; and methods for teaching literacy skills for the adolescent. A 25-hour field placement in a secondary school music program is required and provides opportunity for guided observation, teaching and feedback. Students also study guitar one day per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MED*102, Coreq: MED*102L. 35 hours of field work required in Greater Rochester Area schools during daytime instruction in Middle or High School. All placements made by the Field Experience Coordinator. Students provide their own transportation. Experiential Learning course.
Credits: 3
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MED 302 - Elementary Music Education Methods
Teaching general music at the primary and intermediate levels based on the national and state standards for music education. Topics include: the study of methodologies (such as Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze); a review of materials and resources available to elementary music educators; lesson planning and teaching demonstrations; appropriate teaching practices for special learners; the use of music from various cultures in the classroom; proficient accompanying skills on the autoharp and piano; effective use of the recorder in elementary general music; and assessment techniques for music educators. A 25-hour field placement in an elementary school music program is required and provides opportunities for guided observation, teaching and feedback. Requires 30 hours of observation during the public school day.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Requires 35 hours of observation during the public school day. Experiential Learning course.
Credits: 3
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MED 373 - Band Techniques and Literature
A study of the techniques and literature required to administer and teach a band program for the beginning and intermediate instrumental students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AG. Prereq: MUS 271.
Credits: 2
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MED 374 - Choral Techniques and Literature
An in-depth examination of choral literature appropriate for elementary and middle school choral students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MUS 272, MUS 371.
Credits: 2
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MED 375 - String Techniques and Pedagogy
This is a class in the study of techniques and literature required to administer and teach an orchestra, string lesson and chamber music program for beginning through advanced students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AG. Prereq: ENS 098.
Credits: 2
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MED 401 - Special Education Methods
A survey of music education and music therapy materials, methods and techniques to facilitate successful inclusion of special learners in the music classroom, lessons and ensembles. Taken concurrently with Med 403 and Med 465.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MED*301 MED*302 and GPA 2.7 or higher. Coreq: MED*403 MED*465.
Credits: 3
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MED 403 - Seminar in School Music
A senior seminar in the interaction of theory and practice in public school music today. Ethical issues, professional development and the certification of a professional portfolio are included. Taken concurrently with Med 401 and Med 465. Prerequisites: Med 301, 302.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MED*301 MED*302 and GPA 2.7 or higher. Coreq: MED*401 MED*465.
Credits: 2
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MED 465 - Student Teaching
Two student teaching placements in vocal/general/ instrumental music; one at the elementary level and one at the secondary level. Taken with Med 401 and Med 403. Required for music certification at Nazareth College.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: MED*301 MED*302 and GPA 2.7 or higher. Coreq: MED*401 MED*403. Experiential Learning course.
Credits: 6
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MED 499 - Music Education Comprehensive
Only S/U Grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 0
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MUX 102L - Guitar Lab Competency for Music Educators
Students will demonstrate competence in basic guitar skills necessary for music educators to accompany simple folk songs and teach basic guitar skills in a school setting.
Credits: 0
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MTHA 103 - Page to Stage
During Page to Stage, students and faculty will undertake a major musical in one week. The environment will be professional and intensive. The process will focus on musical values, the emotional and physical lives of the characters and the relationships between them.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFG. Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 0.5
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MTHA 123 - Musicianship for Musical Theatre I
Musically, a singer-actor functions simultaneously in five domains: pitch, time, intensity, timbre, and verbal. This course will construct each domain exclusively and connect music theory concepts - nomenclature for intervals, scales, chords, progressions, rhythm, meter, basic forms and analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AC. Co-req. MTHA*125.
Credits: 3
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MTHA 124 - Musicianship for Musical Theatre II
Musically, a singer-actor functions simultaneously in five domains: pitch, time, intensity, timbre, and verbal. This course will gradually combine these domains and connect music theory concepts. Other topics include attention/memory training, practice strategies, and revision/variation/improvisation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AC. Prereq: MTHA*123. Coreq: MTHA*126.
Credits: 3
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MTHA 125 - Musical Theatre Aural Skills I
Weekly laboratory experience in sight-singing, ear training, and Dalcroze eurythmics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AC. Coreq: MTHA 123.
Credits: 1
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MTHA 126 - Musical Theatre Aural Skills II
Weekly laboratory experience in sight-singing, ear training, and Dalcroze eurythmics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AC. Prereq: MTHA*125. Coreq: MTHA*124.
Credits: 1
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MTHA 131 - Piano Class I
Piano as a secondary concentration for musical theatre majors, emphasizing sight-reading and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; pieces from Baroque to contemporary; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: ACS. For Music Theatre majors only. Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 1
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MTHA 132 - Piano Class II
Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors, emphasizing sight-reading and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; repertoire pieces; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACS. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 1
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MTHA 231 - Piano Class III
Piano as a secondary concentration for musical theatre majors, emphasizing sight-reading and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; repertoire pieces ; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACS. Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 1
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MTHA 232 - Piano Class IV
Practical keyboard skills for music theatre students including accompaniments (written, reduced, and improvised), lead sheet harmonizations, score analysis, and audition preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACS. Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 1
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MTHA 260 - Musical Theatre Performance I
Integration of basic vocal, musical, and acting skills through the American musical theatre repertoire in a performance setting. Emphasis on the discovery and process of the singer-actor, development of analytic and interpretive abilities through solo pieces of the classic and contemporary musical theatre literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AGS. Prereq: THA.Q 120, THA 140. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 3
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MTHA 310 - Dance Theory/Improv
For any level of experience - using different movement and creative theories, such as Laban Movement Analysis, Viewpoints, and others, students will improvise and analyze dance. Students will be provided with opportunities to create, collaborate, perform, discuss, and begin to structure their movement experiences in connection and relation to other disciplines/art forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR.
Credits: 3
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MTHA 360 - Musical Theatre Performance II
Continuation and strengthening of vocal, musical, acting, and movement integration through the American musical theatre repertoire. Emphasis on duets and scenework, the transitional moment when speech turns to song, audition intensives and audition portfolios.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AGS. Prereqs: MTHA 260. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 3
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MTHA 370 - PII American Musical Theatre
(Perspectives II course) The development of modern musical theatre from both a historical and structural perspective. The works of representative composers, lyricists, librettists and director-choreographers will be investigated in an effort to illuminate the form’s development.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PI or P-EQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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MTHA 430 - Musical Theatre Performance III
Continuing the integration of musical, dramatic and movement skills in a performance setting. Emphasis will include detailed ensemble skills as an actor-singer-dancer, the strengthening of analytic and interpretive abilities through ensemble repertoire, and the awareness of self and others in a group setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AGS. Prereq: MTHA 360. Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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MTHA 452 - Musical Theatre Senior Seminar
Group study of selected topics and texts in the fields of theatre and performance theory leading to preparation and execution of senior comprehensive projects and the comprehensive evaluation. Completed Internship required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFHR. Co-req: MTHA*454. Cross listed with THA*452.
Credits: 3
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MTHA 454 - Musical Theatre Senior Showcase
Students will engage in professional preparation and also rehearse a Senior Showcase to be presented near the end of the semester for faculty, students, industry professionals, and a general audience.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFHS. Co-req: MTHA*452. Cross-listed with THA 454. Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 1
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MTHA 485 - Independent Study
Exploration of specific topics of interest to the Musical Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 3
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MTHA 486 - Independent Study
Exploration of specific topics of interest to the Musical Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 3
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MTHA 499 - Music Theatre Comprehensive
The Music Theatre Senior Comprehensive is completed by meeting a series of four accomplishments: 1. Proposal accepted by the department; 2. Formal paper; 3. Senior project; 4. Oral review by the department faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFI.
Credits: 0
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MTR 102 - Introduction to Music Therapy
An orientation to the historical background and philosophical bases of music therapy and functions of the music therapist as a health-field professional. Prerequisite for major and for all other music therapy courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AB.
Credits: 1
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MTR 103 - Music Therapy: An Introduction
An online course which provides an overview of the profession of Music Therapy through readings, observations of board-certified music therapists, and professional reflection. Non-majors and undergraduate transfer students register for 1 credit; graduate students who needs a remedial undergraduate intro course register for 3 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes
This is an on-line, distance learning course. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online In addition to the on-line course components, students must complete two observations of music therapy in two different settings. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring, Fall, Summer
Credits: 1 to 3
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MTR 201 - Principles of Music Therapy
Development of the accountability procedures needed in music therapy, including assessment, treatment and evaluation. The course will focus on writing appropriate music therapy goals and objectives, measuring client progress.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 102 or MTR 103.
Credits: 3
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MTR 202 - Methods and Materials in Music Therapy
Course will provide skills in developing therapeutic, goal-oriented music experiences, and will increase skills with certain social instruments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 201. Experiential Learning course.
Credits: 3
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MTR 204 - Percussion for Music Therapy
Percussion techniques integral to music therapy clinical work.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*103. Open to Music Therapy majors only. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
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MTR 302 - Psychology of Music
Science of psychology related to the fundamentals of the music experience. The musical mind, sensory capacities, individual differences and the psychology of listening are pursued through the empirical literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AB.
Credits: 3
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MTR 311 - Clinical Improvisation in Music Therapy
Clinical Improvisation in Music Therapy is an undergraduate course designed to explore the uses of music improvisation in individual and group music therapy settings. This course will review models and techniques of music therapy improvisation included in existing literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 201, MTR 202.
Credits: 2
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MTR 331 - Practicum I
Field work in which experience is gained in facilitating music therapy sessions with music therapists in local clinical facilities. Weekly seminars with music therapy faculty. Minimum one hour direct clinical service, one hour seminar weekly.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MUX 229, MUX 282. Additional course fee required. Experiential Learning course.
Credits: 1
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