Music - Applied (MUSA)
MUSA-114A 
Individual Instruction: Voice
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall, Spring, and Summer, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in voice. Individual instruction in voice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114B
Individual Instruction: Piano
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall, Spring, and Summer, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in piano. Individual instruction in piano can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114C
Individual Instruction: Jazz Piano
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall, Spring, and Summer, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in jazz piano. Individual instruction in jazz piano can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114D
Individual Instruction: General Guitar
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall, Spring, and Summer, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in general guitar. Individual instruction in general guitar can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114E
Individual Instruction: Classical Guitar
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall, Spring, and Summer, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in classical guitar. Individual instruction in classical guitar can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114F
Individual Instruction: Flute
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in flute. Individual instruction in flute can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114G
Individual Instruction: Oboe
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in oboe. Individual instruction in oboe can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114H
Individual Instruction: Clarinet
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in clarinet. Individual instruction in clarinet can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114I
Individual Instruction: Saxophone
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in saxophone. Individual instruction in saxophone can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114J
Individual Instruction: Bassoon
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in bassoon. Individual instruction in bassoon can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114K
Individual Instruction: Trumpet
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in trumpet. Individual instruction in trumpet can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114L
Individual Instruction: Horn
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in horn. Individual instruction in horn can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114M
Individual Instruction: Trombone
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in trombone. Individual instruction in trombone can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114N
Individual Instruction: Euphonium
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in euphonium. Individual instruction in euphonium can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114O
Individual Instruction: Tuba
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in tuba. Individual instruction in tuba can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114P
Individual Instruction: Violin
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in violin. Individual instruction in violin can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114Q
Individual Instruction: Viola
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in viola. Individual instruction in viola can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114R
Cello
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in cello. Individual instruction in cello can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114S
Individual Instruction: String Bass
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in string bass. Individual instruction in string bass can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114T
Individual Instruction: Electric Bass
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in electric bass. Individual instruction in electric bass can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114U
Individual Instruction: Percussion
2 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in percussion. Individual instruction in percussion can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-114V
Individual Instruction: Harp
2 Credits
Lecture: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides individual instruction for non-majors in harp. Individual instruction in harp can assist students of all levels to improve their performance abilities. Special fees apply. Two credits requires one half-hour lesson per week. This course requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-124A Individual Instruction: Voice
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in voice. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114A
MUSA-124B Individual Instruction: Piano
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in piano. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114B
MUSA-124C Individual Instruction: Jazz Piano
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in jazz piano. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114C
MUSA-124D Individual Instruction: General Guitar
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in general guitar. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114D
MUSA-124E Individual Instruction: Classical Guitar
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in classical guitar. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114E
MUSA-124F Individual Instruction: Flute
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in flute. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114F
MUSA-124G Individual Instruction: Oboe
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in oboe. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114G
MUSA-124H Individual Instruction: Clarinet
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in clarinet. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114H
MUSA-124I Individual Instruction: Saxophone
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in saxophone. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114I
MUSA-124J Individual Instruction: Bassoon
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in bassoon. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114J
MUSA-124K Individual Instruction: Trumpet
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in trumpet. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114K
MUSA-124L Individual Instruction: Horn
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in horn. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114L
MUSA-124M Individual Instruction: Trombone
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in trombone. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114M
MUSA-124N Individual Instruction: Euphonium
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in euphonium. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114N
MUSA-124O Individual Instruction: Tuba
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in tuba. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114O
MUSA-124P Individual Instruction: Violin
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in violin. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114P
MUSA-124Q Individual Instruction: Viola
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in viola. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114Q
MUSA-124R Individual Instruction: Cello
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in cello. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114R
MUSA-124S Individual Instruction: String Bass
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in string bass. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114S
MUSA-124T Individual Instruction: Electric Bass
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in electric bass. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114T
MUSA-124U Individual Instruction: Percussion
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in percussion. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114U
MUSA-124V Individual Instruction: Harp
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in harp. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: MUSA-114V
MUSA-124Z Individual Instruction: Composition
2-4 Credits
Lecture/Lab: 0.5 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides instruction in composition. This course is designed for music majors and requires prior musical experience. Individual instruction in an area of choice can assist students of all levels to improve their performance skills. A jury examination is required. Special fees apply. It may be repeated for credit. The number of credits must be approved by the instructor.
MUSA-130
Introduction to Piano
1 Credit
Lecture/Lab: 2 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course is designed to provide group instruction at the piano keyboard. The emphasis of this course is on reading music and playing melody with simple chord accompaniment. Students enrolling need no prior musical background. This course may be repeated for credit.
MUSA-145
Piano Class I
1 Credit
Lecture/Lab: 2 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course is designed for music majors and minors preparing for a keyboard competency exam. Emphasis is on developing basic piano technique, music-reading skills, and reinforcement of music theory fundamentals. Music selections range from classic to contemporary. This class may be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
Pre/Corequisites: MUSC-141
MUSA-146 Piano Class II
1 Credit
Lecture/Lab: 2 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course is a continuation of MUSA-145 and prepares music majors and minors preparing for a keyboard competency exam. Technique, sight reading, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and piano literature are areas of emphasis. This class may be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
Prerequisites: MUSA-145
MUSA-245 Piano Class III
1 Credit
Lecture/Lab: 2 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course is a continuation of MUSA-146 and prepares music majors and minors preparing for a keyboard competency exam. Further development of technique, sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, and repertoire with addition of score reading is emphasized. This class may be repeated for a maximum of two credits.
Prerequisites: MUSA-146
MUSA-246 Piano Class IV
1 Credit
Lecture/Lab: 2 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course is a continuation of MUSA-245 and prepares music majors and minors preparing for a keyboard competency exam. Emphasis will be on reviewing previously acquired phases in technique, sight reading, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and score reading. More complex harmonies will be introduced. The piano repertoire is at an intermediate level. A minimum grade of C- is required to complete pretesting requirements. This class may be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
Prerequisites: MUSA-245