MUSC101 BASIC JAZZ PREPARATION (2.00) The preliminary study of basic jazz theory and practices as well as the analysis, study and exercise of scales, chords, and harmonic usage.

MUSC110 WORLD MUSIC (3.00) This course explores music as it exists in many cultures, including Africa, India and Latin America. Emphasis is on traditional and popular music.

MUSC111 MUSIC: THE ART OF LISTENING (3.00) Music Appreciation course which provides information to enable the student to listen more perceptively and to better understand the various elements and aspects of music.

MUSC112 MUSIC: NOW! (3.00) Covers the wide variety of music experienced in today's world including the rich heritage of music from the past as well as music from the contemporary American musical scene.

MUSC113 MUSIC & HUMAN EXPERIENCE (3.00) Introduction to major works of Music Literature focusing on shared human experiences and their interpretation in music.

MUSC114 JAZZ: AMERICAN CREATIVE MUSIC (3.00) Study of the trends and styles, innovators and influential pioneers, and the evolution of the Jazz idiom in the 20th century.

MUSC115 AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC (3.00) Survey of Black music styles from the 17th to 20th century; emphasis on African roots of this tradition and historical and sociocultural contexts that give birth to a Black music tradition.

MUSC116 WOMEN IN MUSIC (3.00) Historical survey of music by or involving women from medieval period to the present. Emphasis on women composers, but includes women as performers, teachers, patrons, and in the jazz and pop fields.

MUSC120 FUNDAMENTALS OF SCHOOL MUSIC (2.00) For classroom teachers. Basic methods and materials for early and middle childhood grades.

MUSC150 CLASS PIANO (1.00) Group instruction in basic piano techniques.

MUSC151 CLASS VOICE (1.00) Group instruction in the basic techniques of voice production.

MUSC152 CLASS GUITAR (1.00) Group instruction in the basic guitar techniques.

MUSC154 DANCE AND MOVEMENT I (1.00) Technical aspects of dance through medium of theatrical dance movement. Ideas and movement problems explored through rhythmic, stretching and body strengthening activities. Students with no dance exposure can participate to improve body coordination and natural aptitudes for dance.

MUSC155 DANCE AND MOVEMENT II (1.00) Technical aspects of dance through medium of theatrical dance movement. Ideas and movement problems explored through rhythmic, stretching and body strengthening activities. Students with no dance exposure can participate to improve body coordination and natural aptitudes for dance.

MUSC156 ADVANCED DANCE AND MOVEMENT I (1.00) Continuation of MUSC 154/155.

MUSC157 ADVANCED DANCE AND MOVEMENT II (1.00) A continuation of MUSC 154/155.

MUSC158 BALLET I (1.00) Ballet techniques presented and practiced. An introduction to the fundamentals of ballet technique and body mechanics that govern ballet's classical foundation. Designed to establish groundwork for developing proper working patterns, in placement, turnout, breathing and balance.

MUSC159 BALLET II (1.00) This course is a continuation of ballet dancing, (Ballet I, MUSC 158). This discipline challenges the body and the mind. The execution of ballet technique provides exercises, improves posture and promotes grace and coordination. Learning the joy of movement and the appreciation of aesthetic beauty will be emphasized.

MUSC160 BALLET INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED (1.00) This is a systematic and comprehensive study of classical ballet presented as an exploration of ballet technique in the dance studio. The course outlines the traditional ballet class including work at the barre and center, using combinations and choreography which challenges the mind and body. French terminology will be used. This is a continuation of Ballet II with more advanced steps added.

MUSC200 THEORY I (3.00) Study of elements of musical organization; four-part harmonization and analyisis.

MUSC201 SIGHTSINGING & DICTATION I (1.00) Course is designed to develop the ability to read at sight diatonic progressions, and to identify and notate intervals, scale degrees, tonal relationships and simple rhythms. The course utilizes computer assisted drills.

MUSC202 THEORY II (3.00) Continuation of MUSC 200. Prerequisite: MUSC 200 or permission of instructor

MUSC203 SIGHTSINGING & DICTATION II (1.00) Continuation of MUSC 201

MUSC204 JAZZ THEORY I (2.00) The advanced study of Jazz styles and techniques in both writing and improvisation with emphasis on analysis, form, history and repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 101 MUSC 206 MUSC 306

MUSC205 JAZZ THEORY II (2.00) Continuation of MUSC 204.

MUSC206 TECHNIQUES OF JAZZ IMPROVISATION (2.00) The presentation, examination, practice and exercise of techniques and methods utilized and applied in the execution and performance of improvisational jazz. Includes a summary of theory, form and styles.

MUSC210 MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE I (3.00) This course traces the path of Western music history and literature from antiquity through the end of the Renaissance period. Included in the course are the primary biographical facts for composers, a review of their works, aural identification of works and the social/historical circumstances of each era. Prerequisite: Majors or Minors Only. Fine Arts Elective.

MUSC211 MUSIC HISTORY & LITERATURE II (3.00) This course traces the path of Western music history from the early Baroque period through the end of the Classical Period including the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. Included in the course are the primary biographical facts about composers, a review of selected works, the development of contrasting style, the role played by social/historical forces that influenced these styles, study of selected scores and aural examination of the works studied. Prerequisite: Majors or Minors Only. Fine Arts Elective.

MUSC221 MUSIC METH FOR EARLY & MIDDLE CH (2.00) See music 121. For music majors or with permission of instructor.

MUSC230 LITERGICAL MUS IN AMER CATH CULT (3.00) This course will investigate the role of music from liturgical, theological and musical perspectives and the current influences of popular Catholic culture.

MUSC252 ADVANCED CLASS GUITAR (1.00) Group instruction in guitar techniques for the more experienced guitar student.

MUSC260 CONCERT CHOIR (1.00) Chorus of mixed voices. Performance of choral compositions from the Renaissance to the present. Participation with consent of director. Credit or noncredit.

MUSC263 VOCAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE (1.00) This ensemble is a select group of solo voices chosen from the Concert Choir who perform vocal chamber music ranging from the Renaissance to the 20th century.

MUSC264 EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1.00) This is an ensemble open to all majors with some experience on a musical instrument. The ensemble performs music of The Renaissance and Middle Ages for diverse instruments of a historical nature.

MUSC265 SYMPHONIC WINDS (1.00) The largest of the musical ensembles, this group studies and performs a variety of repertoire, including classical and popular music. Participation with consent of director.

MUSC266 CHAMBER WINDS (1.00) A select ensemble consisting of wind, brass, and percussion. Through the study and performance of original works from the 15th to the late 20th century, students will learn ensemble and chamber music skills.

MUSC267 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (1.00) Study and performance of standard percussion literature. Participation with consent of director.

MUSC268 GUITAR ENSEMBLE (1.00) Study and performance of music for guitar ensemble from all style periods. Participation with consent of director.

MUSC269 CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1.00) Small ensembles of various instrumental combinations ranging from two to five players. Performance of standard chamber music literature. Participation with consent of instructor.

MUSC270 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (1.00) Study and performance of standard chamber orchestra literature for strings and other instruments. Participation with consent of director.

MUSC271 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1.00) Study and performance of original compositions and traditional Jazz repertoire from the pre-bop era to the present, including contemporary Jazz-Rock-Blues-Pop Fusion transcriptions and arrangements. Participation with consent of director.

MUSC272 PEP BAND (1.00) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

MUSC277 PIANO ENSEMBLE (1.00) Piano Ensemble is an academic course of study designed to advance technical and interpretive skills and to artistically perform ensemble compositions of all styles and periods. Public performance is required.

MUSC278 PRIVATE LESSON: COMPOSITION (1.00) Students begin by studying and creating simple musical works in styles that they have some degree of familiarity with. Works for one or two performers and standard instrumentation and voice categories are studied and applied to the new development of the "creative voice within the individual" and encourages the student to continually develop skills in harmony, melody, rhythm and timbre that will enable that voice to be realized in a written composition and live performance. More advanced students will write for more performers and in varied styles and more varied instrumentation and voices. All students are encouraged to experiment and venture into new areas. It is the creation and recreation (musical score or performance) that is emphasized, not just the discovery of new ideas. Students that wish to pursue traditional avenues of musical composition are expected to develop a high degree of craft. The course is open to music majors, music minors, and talented students of music. Prerequisite: Majors or Minors Only.

MUSC279 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1.00) Areas of study related to the music field, although not specifically included in the catalog, may be requested by the student and elected with the approval of the instructor and permission of the chair.

MUSC280 PRIVATE LESSON: PIANO (1.00)

MUSC281 PRIVATE LESSON: ORGAN (1.00)

MUSC282 PRIVATE LESSON: VOICE (1.00)

MUSC283 PRIVATE LESSON: GUITAR (1.00)

MUSC284 PRIVATE LESSON: VIOLIN (1.00)

MUSC285 PRIVATE LESSON: VIOLA (1.00)

MUSC286 PRIVATE LESSON: CELLO (1.00)

MUSC287 PRIVATE LESSON: DOUBLE BASS (1.00)

MUSC288 PRIVATE LESSON: FLUTE (1.00)

MUSC289 PRIVATE LESSON: OBOE (1.00)

MUSC290 PRIVATE LESSON: CLARINET (1.00)

MUSC291 PRIVATE LESSON: SAXOPHONE (1.00)

MUSC292 PRIVATE LESSON: BASSOON (1.00)

MUSC293 PRIVATE LESSON: FRENCH HORN (1.00)

MUSC294 PRIVATE LESSON: TRUMPET (1.00)

MUSC295 PRIVATE LESSON: TROMBONE (1.00)

MUSC296 PRIVATE LESSON: TUBA (1.00)

MUSC297 PRIVATE LESSON: PERCUSSION (1.00)

MUSC298 PRIVATE LESSON: JAZZ VOICE/INST (1.00)

MUSC299 PRIVATE LESSON: HARP (1.00)

MUSC300 THEORY III (3.00) Continuation of MUSC 202; special emphasis on harmonic developments during the Romantic period (chromaticism, altered chords).

MUSC301 SIGHTSINGING & DICTATION III (1.00) Advanced sightsinging and eartraining material including sightsinging examples from the standard literature, four part harmonic dictation, and more complex examples of melodic and rhythmic dictation.

MUSC302 THEORY IV (3.00) Continuation of MUSC 300. Basic compositional techniques and analysis; twentieth-century harmonic vocabulary.

MUSC303 SIGHTSINGING & DICTATION IV (1.00) Continuation of MUSC 301

MUSC304 PRODUCING ELECTRONIC MUSIC I (3.00) Introduction to hardware and software related to electronic music production, with a focus on music sequencing, digital recording and printing. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC604

MUSC305 PRODUCING ELECTRONIC MUSIC II (3.00) Continuation of MUSC 304. Advanced studies in computer based composition, orchestration and synchronization of studio hardware/software for commercial music applications. Additional skills will be developed in computer music engraving, digital mixing and editing and master recording production. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC605

MUSC306 TECH OF JAZZ WRITING & ARRANGING (2.00) The presentation, examination, practice and exercise of techniques and methods applied in the organization and creation of jazz writing and arranging. Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or equivalent

MUSC307 JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP (2.00) An in-depth application of jazz improvisation styles to the live performance situation with an emphasis on accumulated repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 101 MUSC 206 or equivalent

MUSC310 MUSIC HISTORY & LIT III (3.00) This course traces the path of Western music history from the Romantic period through the end of the Twentieth Century. Included in the course are the primary biographical facts about composers, a review of selected works, the development of contrasting styles, the role played by social/historical forces that influenced these styles, study of selected scores and aural examination of the works studied. Prerequisite: MUSC 210 MUSC 211 For Majors, Minors, Honors only. Fine Arts elective.

MUSC311 SEM: MUSIC HISTORY & LIT IV (3.00) A seminar that focuses in depth on a particular topic in music history. Prerequisite: MUSC 210 MUSC 211 MUSC 310 For Majors, Minors, Honors only. Fine Arts elective.

MUSC320 METHODS FOR ADOL & YNG ADULTS I (3.00) Overview of role, and responsibility of music teacher. Vocal, instrumental, and general music education. (For music majors only)

MUSC321 METHODS FOR ADOL & YNG ADULTS II (3.00) Emphasis on instrumental and choral methods and materials. Practical guide for the music educator. Prerequisite: MUSC 320

MUSC322 TEACHING MUSIC WITH TECHNOLOGY (2.00) Using the latest music writing computer programs and innovative technological advances in the development of music study and production. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC522

MUSC328 CHILDREN'S CHORAL & VOCAL WKSHOP (1.00-2.00) A workshop for directors of children's or youth choirs to aid in teaching children the basics of vocal and choral technique while working with the Greater Cincinnati Children's Choir and its director. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC628

MUSC330 MUSIC FOR THE LITURGY (3.00) Survey of sacred music appropriate for liturgical celebrations throughout the church year.

MUSC331 CHURCH SERVICE PLAYING (1.00) A practical course in hymn playing and the accompaniment of psalmody and other liturgical songs.

MUSC332 INTRO TO ORGAN IMPROVISATION (1.00) Basic concepts and techniques of organ improvisation. Includes stylistic approaches from the Baroque to the present.

MUSC340 OPERA WORKSHOP (1.00-3.00) An introduction to operatic performance including body movement, vocal and dramatic projection, audition procedures, and the musical and dramatic preparation and performance of operatic repertoire. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

MUSC341 OPERA WORKSHOP II (1.00-3.00) Continuation of MUSC 340.

MUSC350 FUNCTIONAL PIANO (2.00) Development of basic skills needed for playing accompaniments and harmonizations at the keyboard. Designed for students who wish to teach school music. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

MUSC351 STRING TECHNIQUES (1.00) Provides an understanding of techniques and teaching strategies of string instruments. Designed for those interested in teaching music, it will lead toward basic performance competence and pedagogy.

MUSC352 WOODWIND TECHNIQUES (1.00) Provides an understanding of techniques and teaching strategies of woodwind instruments. Designed for those interested in teaching music, it will lead toward basic performance competance and pedagogy.

MUSC353 BRASS TECHNIQUES (1.00) Provides an understanding of techniques and teaching strategies of brass instruments. Designed for those interested in teaching music, it will lead toward basic performance competence and pedagogy.

MUSC354 PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES (1.00) Provides an understanding of techniques and teaching strategies of percussion instruments. Designed for those interested in teaching music, it will lead toward basic performance competence and pedagogy.

MUSC380 MAKING SIMPLE MUSICAL INSTR: K-8 (2.00) Hands-on workshop building and playing simple musical instruments. No musical or technical skills are required. Designed for the general kindergarten to 8th grade classroom teacher. Along with musical activities creative ways of teaching math, science, history, the visual arts, and multi-cultural awareness will be explored. Cross-listed Courses: EDWS355 EDWS535

MUSC399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1.00-3.00) Areas of study related to the music field, although not specifically included in the catalog, may be requested by the student and elected with the approval of the instructor and permission of the chair.

MUSC400 FORM AND ANALYSIS (3.00) Intensive study of larger musical forms; works selected from representative works of instrumental and vocal music literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 302

MUSC401 ORCHESTRATION ARRANGING (3.00) The technique of scoring for orchestra, band, and diverse instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 302 or equivalent

MUSC402 COMPOSITION (3.00) Introduction to creative writing in simple musical forms. Prerequisite: MUSC 400 or equivalent

MUSC403 COUNTERPOINT (3.00) Advanced course of contrapuntal writing in the style of eighteenth-century composers. Emphasis on chorale prelude and fugue.

MUSC410 SONG LITERATURE (3.00) Survey of vocal repertoire from the preclassical to the present; course also includes discussion of style and performance technique.

MUSC420 CONDUCTING I (3.00) Fundamentals of conducting. Basic techniques, and study of shorter choral and instrumental works. Prerequisite: MUSC 202 Corequisite: MUSC 260

MUSC421 CONDUCTING II (3.00) Continuation of MUSC 420. Study of more complex examples from instrumental and choral literature. Corequisite: MUSC 260

MUSC422 ADVANCED CONDUCTING I (3.00) A more advanced and in-depth study of MUSC 420.

MUSC423 ADVANCED CONDUCTING II (3.00) A more advanced and in-depth study of MUSC 421.

MUSC424 PIANO PEDAGOGY (2.00) Principles of teaching piano; survey of teaching materials.

MUSC425 VOICE PEDAGOGY (3.00) A concise dialogue and practicum concerning the teaching of singing, i.e. vocal technique and vocal styles.

MUSC426 FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC EDUCATION (3.00) A comprehensive study of Music Education: history, philosophy, theory, and practical application. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC626

MUSC427 CONTEMP APPROACHES IN MUSIC ED (3.00) Introduction to Orff and Kodaly methodology; curricular innovations for all levels of school music, Pre-K - 12. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC627

MUSC479 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1.00-3.00) Areas of study related to music field, although not specifically included in the catalog, may be requested by the students and elected with the approval of the instructor and permission of chair.

MUSC522 TEACHING MUSIC WITH TECHNOLOGY (2.00) Using the latest music writing computer programs and innovative technological advances in the development of music study and production. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC322

MUSC604 PRODUCING ELECTRONIC MUSIC I (3.00) Introduction to hardware and software related to electronic music production, with a focus on music sequencing, digital recording and printing. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC304

MUSC605 PRODUCING ELECTRONIC MUSIC II (3.00) Continuation of MUSC 604. Advanced studies in computer based composition, orchestration, and synchronization of studio hardware/software for commercial music applications. Additional skills will be developed in computer music engraving, digital mixing and editing and master recording production. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC305

MUSC626 FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC EDUCATION (3.00) A comprehensive study of Music Education: history, philosophy, theory, and practical application. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC426

MUSC627 CONTEMP APPROACHES IN MUSIC ED (3.00) Introduction to Orff and Kodaly methodology; curricular innovations for all levels of school music, Pre-K - 12. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC427

MUSC628 CHILDREN'S CHORAL & VOCAL WKSHOP (1.00-2.00) A workshop for directors of children's or youth choirs to aid in teaching children the basics of vocal and choral technique while working with the Greater Cincinnati Children's Choir and its director. Cross-listed Courses: MUSC328