Music Courses

APPLIED MUSIC COURSES

LOWER-DIVISION

MUA 101 (0) RECITAL ATTENDANCE

All Music majors are required to attend 12 department-sponsored or approved concerts/recitals each semester. Credit/No-Credit. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUA 131 (1) CLASS VOICE I

Class instruction in singing for the student without prior study; development of specific vocal and musical abilities; selected and graded songs suited to vocal goals. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUA 132 (1) CLASS VOICE II

Class instruction in singing for the student without prior study; development of specific vocal and musical abilities; selected and graded songs suited to vocal goals. Offered every spring semester.

MUA 141, 142 (1,1) CLASS PIANO I, II

Class instruction for the student without prior study; emphasizes functional keyboard skills such as sight reading, harmonization, improvisation, and solo and ensemble playing. Appropriate for Music majors who must prepare for the proficiency exam. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUA 143 (1) PIANO PROFICIENCY SKILLS

Class instruction in piano. Emphasizes harmonization, hymn and open score reading, solo and congregational style hymn playing and rudimentary melodic improvisation. Appropriate for Music majors preparing for piano proficiency examination. May be repeated up to a total of 2 units. Offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: Applied Music 142 or consent of instructor.

MUA 151, 152 (1,1) CLASS GUITAR I, II

Class instruction for the student without prior study; integrates rudiments of music theory with basic performance skills; ensemble and solo playing. May be repeated up to a total of 2 units. Offered every fall and spring semester.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

MUA 155 through MUA 175 (1-2)
MUA 255 through MUA 275 (1-2)
MUA 355 through MUA 375 (1-2)
MUA 455 through MUA 475 (1-2)

Private, applied instruction in a performing area is a vital part of the development of Music majors, as well as an appropriate elective for many non-majors. Each level of study has defined materials and technical masteries to be achieved. (See Music Student Handbook in the Department of Music office).

Students are assigned to a level according to their proficiency and mastery of materials listed for a given level. Course numbers for each of the performing areas are given by year in the following table.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year
Private Voice
MUA155	MUA255	MUA355	MUA455
Private Piano
MUA156	MUA256	MUA356	MUA456
Private Organ
MUA157	MUA257	MUA357	MUA457
Private Harpsichord
MUA158	MUA258	MUA358	MUA458
Private Violin
MUA159	MUA259	MUA359	MUA459
Private Viola
MUA160	MUA260	MUA360	MUA460
Private Violoncello
MUA161	MUA261	MUA361	MUA461
Private String Bass
MUA162	MUA262	MUA362	MUA462
Private Guitar
MUA163	MUA263	MUA363	MUA463
Private Harp
MUA164	MUA264	MUA364	MUA464
Private Flute
MUA165	MUA265	MUA365	MUA465
Private Oboe
MUA166	MUA266	MUA366	MUA466
Private Clarinet
MUA167	MUA267	MUA367	MUA467
Private Saxophone
MUA168	MUA268	MUA368	MUA468
Private Bassoon
MUA169	MUA269	MUA369	MUA469
Private Trumpet
MUA170	MUA270	MUA370	MUA470
Private Trombone
MUA171	MUA271	MUA371	MUA471
Private French Horn
MUA172	MUA272	MUA372	MUA472
Private Euphonium
MUA173	MUA273	MUA373	MUA473
Private Tuba
MUA174	MUA274	MUA374	MUA474
Private Percussion
MUA175	MUA275	MUA375	MUS475

MUA 201 (0) PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM

All Music majors are required to pass a proficiency examination in piano skills, preferably by the end of the sophomore year. It must be completed prior to graduation. A complete description of the exam contents is listed in the current edition of the Music Student Handbook, available upon request in the department office. Credit/No-Credit. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUA 212 (2) BEGINNING CONDUCTING

Introduction to basic conducting techniques, such as score reading, metric patterns, cues and cutoffs. Offered every spring semester.

MUA 250 (1) DICTION FOR SINGERS I 

An intensive study of English, Italian, German, and French diction as it applies to singers, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet to transfer foreign texts to vocalized symbols. Offered fall semester of even years.

MUA 251 (1) DICTION FOR SINGERS II

An intensive study of English, Italian, German, and French diction as it applies to singers, utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet to transfer foreign texts to vocalized symbols. Offered spring semester of odd years.

UPPER-DIVISION

MUA 312 (2) CHORAL CONDUCTING AND LITERATURE

Application of conducting principles and techniques to choral music. Includes an overview of choral literature. Offered fall semester of odd years.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 121.
Corequisite: Music Education 303 (Music Education majors).

MUA 313 (2) INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING

Application of conducting principles and techniques to instrumental music, especially music for orchestra and concert band. Offered fall semester of even years.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 121. 

MUA 331 (1) ACTING FOR SINGERS

Open to advanced voice students by audition. Scenes from operas and/or musical theatre are performed with staging and costumes. May be repeated up to a total of 2 units. Offered spring semester of even years.

MUA 332 (1-2) MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION

Performance experience in musical theatre, open to all students by audition. Offered spring semester of odd years. 

MUA 376 (0) JUNIOR RECITAL

A public recital, approximately thirty minutes in length, given in the student’s major performing area comprised predominantly of solo repertoire but also includes a work for small ensemble. Offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: 300 level in performing area.

MUA 476 (0) SENIOR RECITAL

A public solo recital, approximately one hour in length, given in the student's major performing area. Offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: Applied Music 376.

CHURCH MUSIC COURSES

LOWER-DIVISION

CMU 201 (2) INSTRUMENTS IN WORSHIP

An introduction to the use of musical instruments in support of worship music. Topics covered include basic rehearsal techniques, transposition of parts, and basic instrumental arranging skills. Offered fall semester of even years.

CMU 202 (2) MULTI-MEDIA FOR WORSHIP MINISTRY

A practical introduction to media technology resources for music ministry. The course includes training in the use of audio and visual media such as lighting, sound reinforcement, and presentation software. Offered spring semester of odd years. 

UPPER-DIVISION

CMU 314 (3) MUSIC AND WORSHIP

A study of the nature of worship and the function of music as an aid to worship. A survey of the history and practice of church music; consideration of the role of music in worship and Christian education. A study of problems peculiar to the music program of the small and medium-size church. Offered fall semester of odd years.

CMU 315 (2) CHURCH MUSIC ADMINISTRATION AND MATERIALS

Development of the church-wide program of music ministries; principles and administration of the music ministry in relation to other church departments. Study of materials and equipment for the program; organization of choirs and other music ministries. Offered spring semester of even years.
Prerequisite: Church Music 314.

CMU 433 (3) HYMNOLOGY

A survey of Christian hymnody, its historical patterns, covering the broad scope of hymnic literature, its environment, and the significant individuals contributing. Practical and critical classroom study and participation. Offered fall semester of even years.

CMU 451 (2) INTERNSHIP IN CHURCH MUSIC

Supervised internship in a church situation. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CMU 490 (1-2) SPECIAL STUDIES IN CHURCH MUSIC

Intensive study of a selected problem, under the direction of a department faculty advisor. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

CMU 495 (1-2) CHURCH MUSIC SEMINAR

Provides for special courses offered as an adjunct to the curricula. Seminar title, content, and units to be announced in class schedule. Offered on demand.

MUSIC COMPOSITION COURSES

LOWER-DIVISION

MUC 252 (1-2) PRIVATE COMPOSITION

Introductory lessons in music composition. Develops basic concepts of melodic writing and the manipulation of diverse harmonic, textural and rhythmic materials. May be repeated up to a total of 4 units. Offered every fall and spring semester.

UPPER-DIVISION

MUC 352 (1-2) PRIVATE COMPOSITION

Continued study of compositional processes through the exploration of nontraditional tonal materials; includes introductory compositional experiences that utilize electronic media. May be repeated up to a total of 4 units. Offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: Music Composition 252.

MUC 452 (1-2) PRIVATE COMPOSITION

Development of compositional skills through handling extended forms and larger performance forces, such as choir, band or orchestra. May be repeated up to a total of 4 units. Offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: Music Composition 352.

MUC 477 (0) SENIOR RECITAL IN COMPOSITION

A public recital of original compositions, forty-five minutes in length. Offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: Music Composition 452.

MUC 495 (1-2) SEMINAR IN COMPOSITION

Provides for special courses offered as an adjunct to the curricula. Offered on demand.

MUSIC EDUCATION COURSES

LOWER-DIVISION

MUE 201 (1) WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS

A laboratory class in playing the woodwind instruments with emphasis on teaching and basic repair techniques. Offered spring semester of odd years.

MUE 202 (1) BRASS INSTRUMENTS

A laboratory class in playing brass instruments with emphasis on teaching and basic repair techniques. Offered fall semester of odd years.

MUE 203 (1) PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS

A laboratory class in playing the percussion instruments with emphasis on teaching and basic repair techniques. Offered fall semester of even years.

MUE 204 (1) STRING INSTRUMENTS

A laboratory class in playing the string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) with emphasis on teaching and basic repair techniques. Offered spring semester of even years.

UPPER-DIVISION

MUE 303 (2) CHORAL AND VOCAL TECHNIQUES

Includes a study of choral rehearsal procedures and programming, the development of tone and classification of voice types. Contents include developing vocal technique and vocal health. Offered fall semester of odd years.
Corequisite: Music Education majors must register for Applied Music 312.

MUE 310 (2) VOCAL PEDAGOGY

Develops conceptual understanding and methodology for the teaching of singing. The course includes an anatomical study of the vocal mechanism with emphasis upon the development of breath support and vocal resonance. Offered fall semester of even years.

MUE 311 (2) PIANO PEDAGOGY I

A survey of the methods and materials used in teaching the piano, with special emphasis upon teaching elementary students and the adult beginner. Includes observation of private and class piano teaching. Offered fall semester of even years.

MUE 312 (2) INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY

Practical study of the teaching of applied instrumental performance skills. Includes relevant studies of the physiological mechanics of playing technique. Provides survey of teaching literature, learning theory and methodology. Offered on demand. 

MUE 341 (3) MUSIC SKILLS FOR THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER

Methods and materials for teaching music for the elementary classroom teacher. Elementary music theory: notation, meter, rhythm, scales, intervals, triads. Introduction to playing skills on classroom instruments such as piano, autoharp, recorder. Introduction to teaching strategies of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Suzuki. Strategies for incorporating music into the everyday classroom are taught. Designed primarily for the elementary school teacher. Not for Music majors. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUE 411 (2) PIANO PEDAGOGY II

A continued study of pedagogical methods for teaching intermediate level piano students. Includes supervised practice teaching experience and survey of teaching literature. Offered fall semester of odd years.

MUE 441 (3) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC METHODS

Methods of teaching public school music in the elementary grades. Offered spring semester of even years.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 121.

MUE 451 (2) INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC

Supervised internship in the student’s major concentration. Offered on demand. May be repeated up to a total of 4 units.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MUE 454 (3) SECONDARY SCHOOL MUSIC METHODS

Methods of teaching public school music in the junior and senior high school and the California Framework in Visual and Performing Arts are explored. Offered fall semester of even years.
Prerequisite: Applied Music 312.

MUE 490 (1-2) SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Intensive study of a selected problem, under the direction of a department faculty advisor. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. 

MUE 495 (1-2) SEMINAR IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Provides for special courses offered as an adjunct to the curricula. Seminar title, content, and units to be announced in class schedule. Offered on demand.

MUSIC ENSEMBLE COURSES

UPPER-DIVISION

MUP 332 (1) CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Open to community and all students by audition; campus appearances; may accompany large choral works. Participation required of all Music majors with string instrument concentration. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 333 (1) CONCERT BAND

Open to all students by audition; participation required of all music majors with a concentration in a wind or percussion instrument; varied repertoire represents the best literature; local and off-campus concerts. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 334 (1/2) CHORAL UNION

Open without audition to the university community; a mixed choir which performs choral works of all types; required, without registration or credit, of all members of the Concert Choir and the Point Loma Singers. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 336 (1/2 – 1) CHORALE

Membership by audition. A mixed chorus open to any student. Music majors must register for one unit. One-unit registration includes participation in Choral Union. Local performances schedules. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 337 (1) CONCERT CHOIR

With membership by audition, Concert Choir is a mixed chorus open to any student. Includes participation in Choral Union. An annual tour and local public performances are scheduled. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 338 (1) POINT LOMA SINGERS

With membership by audition, Point Loma Singers is a chamber choir of sixteen mixed voices open to all students. Includes participation in Choral Union. Local performances scheduled. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 339 (1/2) SMALL ENSEMBLE

With membership by audition, this group studies select literature that is determined by the size and type of ensemble. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 341 (1/2) JAZZ BAND

With membership by audition, the Jazz Band studies standard jazz literature selected and performed in concerts. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 342 (1/2) HANDBELL CHOIR

Handbell Choir membership (by audition). Includes instruction on ringing techniques. Local performances. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 343 (1/2) STRING QUARTET

With membership by audition the String Quartet performs standard string quartet literature as well as selected chamber music. Local performances. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUP 344 (1/2) VOCAL JAZZ

A small vocal ensemble (membership by audition) focusing on jazz literature. May be repeated each semester. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUSIC HISTORY COURSES

LOWER-DIVISON

MUH 100 (2) INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC–GE

Treats the development and significance of music in the Western world with emphasis on outstanding works by the world’s great composers of music. Offered every fall and spring semester.

MUH 101 (2) INTRODUCTION TO LISTENING–GE

This introductory course is required of all freshman Music majors and presents a general survey of music history, genres, styles, and media. The course focuses on analytical listening and developing aesthetic awareness. It includes an introduction to library research tools in music, and examination of the interrelationship of music studies and general education, and the integration of faith and learning with the study of music. Offered every fall semester.
Prerequisite: Freshman standing or consent of instructor.

UPPER-DIVISION

MUH 309 (2) VOCAL LITERATURE I

A survey of both sacred and secular solo vocal performance repertoire, with an emphasis upon art song repertoire in English and Italian. Offered fall semester of odd years.
Prerequisite: Music History 101 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: Applied Music 250.

MUH 310 (2) VOCAL LITERATURE II

A continued survey of solo vocal performance repertoire, with an emphasis upon art song repertoire in French and German. Offered spring semester of even years.
Prerequisite: Music History 101 or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: Applied Music 251.

MUH 311 (3) PIANO LITERATURE

A survey of solo repertoire for the piano and its historical antecedents, principally the harpsichord and fortepiano. The course focuses upon keyboard masterworks from the Baroque period through the present. Offered spring semester of odd years.
Prerequisite: Music History 101 or consent of instructor.

MUH 312 (2) INSTRUMENTAL LITERATURE

A survey of solo performance repertoire for the instrumentalist. The course includes representative works from all applicable periods of music, tracing changes in the instrument and in accepted playing technique as possible components of historical changes in styles and idioms of musical expression. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: Music History 101 or consent of instructor.

MUH 331 (2) MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I

Study of Western music development, focusing on principal trends of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, approximately 500–1600 A.D.; regular listening to recorded examples, with some score analysis and individual research. Offered fall semester of odd years.
Prerequisites: Music Theory 121 and Music History 101 or consent of instructor.

MUH 332 (2) MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II

A continued study of Western music development, focusing on principal trends of the Baroque and Classical periods, approximately 1600–1820 A.D.; regular listening to recorded examples, with some score analysis and individual research. Offered spring semester of even years.
Prerequisites: Music History 101 and Music Theory 121 or consent of instructor.

MUH 333 (2) MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE III

A continued study of Western music development, focusing on principal trends of the Romantic, 20th century periods, and subsequent contemporary trends, approximately 1820 to the present; regular listening to recorded examples, with some score analysis and individual research. Offered fall semester of even years.
Prerequisites: Music History 101 and Music Theory 120 or consent of instructor.

MUH 334 (2) WORLD MUSIC

An introduction to listening and study of indigenous music from multiple geographic areas and cultures, including Africa, Asia, and North and South America. The course also includes a presentation of jazz as a distinctly American cultural synthesis. Offered spring semester of odd years.
Prerequisites: Music History 101 and Music Theory 120 or consent of instructor.

MUH 431 (2) FAITH, LIFE, AND MUSIC

A capstone course required of all Music majors. The course examines source readings concerning the integration of faith and various aspects of music. Students are challenged to evaluate the influence of the Christian faith upon their own individual music discipline. Class content also includes an overview of diverse musical professions and the ways in which faith and music intersect in the pursuit of calling. The course culminates with the writing of an essay outlining the ways in which students believe their faith shapes their lives as both disciples and musicians. Offered every spring semester.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.

MUH 495 (1-2) MUSIC HISTORY SEMINAR

Provides for special courses offered as an adjunct to the curricula. Seminar title, content, and units to be announced in the class schedule. Offered on demand.

MUSIC THEORY COURSES

LOWER-DIVISION

MUT 100 (2) BASIC MUSIC THEORY

An introduction to the fundamentals of music: key signatures, scales, intervals, notation, rhythm, meter, chords, harmony, and melodic form. Emphasis upon written skills with requirements in ear training/sight singing, improvisation and beginning composition. Offered every fall semester.
Corequisite: Applied Music 141 (may be waived by proficiency examination).

MUT 120 (5) MUSIC THEORY I

Study of the notation, sound, and syntax of fundamental musical materials such as scales, intervals, and diatonic harmony. Includes laboratory experience in ear training and sight singing. Offered every spring semester.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 100 or consent of instructor.

MUT 121 (4) MUSIC THEORY II

Continued study of harmonic procedures in homophonic and polyphonic settings with emphasis upon seventh chords, secondary dominants, and modulation. Includes laboratory in keyboard harmony, ear training, and sight singing. Offered every fall semester.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 120 or consent of instructor.

MUT 220 (4) MUSIC THEORY III

Study of musical structures from late Renaissance polyphony to, and including, the present. Study of seventh, ninth, eleventh, Neapolitan sixth, Augmented sixth, and other altered chords. Continuation of the development of analytical tools and aural skills; ear training, sight singing, and keyboard harmony. Offered every spring semester.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 121 or consent of instructor.

MUT 221 (4) MUSIC THEORY IV

Study of musical structures from late Renaissance polyphony to, and including, the present. Study of seventh, ninth, eleventh, Neapolitan sixth, Augmented sixth, and other altered chords. Continuation of the development of analytical tools and aural skills; ear training, sight singing, and keyboard harmony. Offered every fall semester.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 121 or consent of instructor. 

UPPER-DIVISION

MUT 301 (3) COUNTERPOINT

Analysis and composition of two, three, and four voice counterpoint as practiced in the 18th century, with special emphasis on the style of J. S. Bach. Offered fall semester of odd years.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 221.

MUT 302 (3) ANALYSIS OF FORM AND TEXTURE IN MUSIC

Emphasis upon the stylistic analysis of musical form and texture; study of the evolution of the standard musical forms. Offered spring semester of even years.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 221.

MUT 432 (3) ORCHESTRATION

Ranges, tonal possibilities, technical limitations of standard band and orchestral instruments; analysis of standard compositions; scoring short pieces for various instrumental groups. Offered spring semester of odd years.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 220.

MUT 443 (3) CHORAL ARRANGING

Writing and arranging for voices in various combinations; study of the range, color and technical possibilities of various voices; analysis of standard works. Offered fall semester of even years.
Prerequisite: Music Theory 220.

MUT 490 (1-2) SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC THEORY

Intensive study of a selected problem, under the direction of a department faculty advisor. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.