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MUSC 4320–MusicEntrepreneurship
This course explores the various ways in which the entrepreneur (both musical and
non-musical) can effectively and efficiently create a music-based business venture.
Students will study concepts relevant to the world of small business, then apply
concepts to the evolving marketplace of commercial music, as well as traditional
expressions of music. Students will learn how music production, promotion, and
marketing is accomplished through independent companies.
Pre-requisite: MUSC 3310
MUSC 4400 - AppliedMusic for B.M. MusicEducationStudents (0-1-1)
Successful completion of Sophomore Barrier is required. May be repeated for credit.
Study in music performance in the student's major performance area. Student
expected to perform a cross-section of music from the complete repertory of the
particular performance medium, and develop technical skills requisite for artistic self-
expression at an appropriate level.
Co-requisite: MUSC 3410
MUSC 4430 - AdvancedConducting (2-0-2)
Advanced study in conducting, rehearsal techniques, and score reading.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3430.
MUSC 4500 - AppliedMusic for B.M., Performance, or B.A. Students (0-1-2)
Successful completion of Sophomore Barrier is required. May be repeated for credit.
Study in music performance in the student's major performance area. Student
expected to perform a cross-section of music from the complete repertory of the
particular performance medium, and develop technical skills requisite for artistic self-
expression at an appropriate level.
Co-requisite: MUSC 3410
MUSC 4530–Musical Theatre (3-0-3)
A study of NewMusic Theatre forms including but not limited to theAmericanMusical.
(Cross-listedwithTHEA4530) Open tomusicmajors.
MUSC 4620–SacredMusicAdministration (2-0-2)
A course that acquaints students with music programs in a sacred context. Includes
the development of a church/temple choir program, methods and techniques of
rehearsal, liturgical planning, sacred music literature, budget preparation, and
committee andpastoral relationships.
Pre-requisites: MUSC 3614 and ENGL 1102, both with minimum grade of C; music
major with junior or senior standing
MUSC 4700 - Vocal Pedagogy (3-0-3)
A study of the human voice, its registers, classification of voices, method of practicing,
analysis, style, and selection of literature. Work in vocal pedagogy lab.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1012.
MUSC 4710 - PianoPedagogy (3-0-3)
A study of current trends and methods used in teaching private and group piano
lessons. Special emphasis on technical problems and appropriate literature.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1012.
MUSC 4715–RhythmSectionMethods (0-2-2)
An applied study of playing techniques and roles of performance on instruments
typically found in the jazz rhythm section, such as piano, guitar, string bass, and drum
set.
MUSC 4830–Advanced Jazz Improvisation (0-2-1)
A continuation of MUSC 3830. Advanced techniques in the development of skills and
approaches for improvisation in a jazz setting, including exercises on altered chord
structures, rhythm changes, advanced progressions, and solo transcription. For music
majors. Pre-requisite: MUSC 3830with aminimumgrade of C.
