Nov 24, 2024

2009-2010 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

2009-2010 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music with Performance Option

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In order to graduate with an option in performance, students must earn a “C” or better in all music courses except those that are taken as electives. A course may be repeated once to meet this requirement.

Music with Performance Option

This option comprises

21 Semester Hours in Music Theory

MUS 1541 - Music Theory I. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 1542 - Music Theory II. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 1543 - Aural Training in Music. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 1544 - Aural Training in Music. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 2541 - Music Theory III. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 2542 - Music Theory IV. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 2543 - Aural Training in Music. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 2544 - Aural Training in Music. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 3541 - Music Analysis I: Music of the Common Practice Period. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
or
MUS 3542 - Music Analysis II: Music of the Post-Tonal Period. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)

And 2 Semester Hours From:

(The following courses are considered to be electives.)

MUS 1570 - Composition. Credits: 1, 2, or 4
MUS 2070 - Electronic Music Studio Techniques. Credits: 2
MUS 3541 - Music Analysis I: Music of the Common Practice Period. Credits: 3
MUS 3542 - Music Analysis II: Music of the Post-Tonal Period. Credits: 3
MUS 3547 - Orchestration. Credits: 2
MUS 3570 - Composition. Credits: 1, 2, 4
MUS 4541 - Sixteenth Century Counterpoint. Credits: 2
MUS 4542 - Eighteenth Century Counterpoint. Credits: 2
MUS 4600 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 3
(See footnote *)
MUS 4750 - Choral Arranging. Credits: 2
MUS 4840 - Band Arranging. Credits: 2
MUS 4850 - Jazz Band Arranging. Credits: 2
MUS 4980 - Workshop in Music. Credits: 1 to 3

Footnotes:

⁺Courses requiring a “C” or better are identified by a “+.”

* Independent study, workshops and experimental courses may fulfill music history or music theory requirements only with prior approval of the department chairperson and the history/theory/composition division coordinator.

11 Semester Hours in Music History

MUS 3584 - History and Literature of Music I. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 3585 - History and Literature of Music II. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 3586 - History and Literature of Music III. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)

OR

MUS 3594 - History and Literature of Music I, Honors. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 3595 - History and Literature of Music II, Honors. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 3596 - History and Literature of Music III, Honors. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)

And 2 Semester Hours From:

(The following courses are considered to be electives.)

MUS 4600 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 3
MUS 4870 - Style Period Proseminar. Credits: 3
or
MUS 4980 - Workshop in Music. Credits: 1 to 3

2 Semester Hours in Conducting

MUS 2155 - Conducting I. Credits: 2
(See footnote +)

2 Semester Hours in Keyboard Skills

MUS 2203 - Functional Skills in Piano. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 2204 - Functional Skills in Piano. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 2205 - Keyboard Skills I. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 2206 - Keyboard Skills II. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
or applied piano

Recital

MUS 1103 - Recital. Credits: Audit only
(five semesters)
MUS 2101 - Sophomore Recital: Performance Option. Credits: Audit only
MUS 3101 - Junior Recital: Performance Option. Credits: Audit only
MUS 4101 - Senior Recital: Performance Option Credits: Audit only

Applied Study and Ensemble

(Each semester)

Performance Majors are required to successfully complete applied study and a major ensemble in their area each semester in residence. Major instrumental ensembles include Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra; major choral ensembles include Concert Choir and Mixed Chorus. Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Lab Band fulfills the major ensemble requirement for students with a Jazz Studies Concentration after completion of the Junior Standing Jazz Jury.

1. Instrumental Concentration

Applied

(30 semester hours)

All majors must enroll for Intermediate Level Applied Study. In the fourth or fifth semester they must pass a Junior Standing Jury. Applied Study then continues at the Advanced Level.

Ensemble (see footnote #)

(8 semester hours); must include 1 semester hour from:

MUS 0204 - Chamber Music, Winds. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0205 - Flute Choir. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0206 - Clarinet Choir. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0207 - Saxophone Quartet. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0215 - Chamber Music, Strings. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0240 - Percussion Ensemble. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0242 - Latin Percussion Ensemble. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)

And 4 Semester Hours From:

MUS 0200 - Wind Symphony. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0211 - Orchestra. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)

Additional Course Work

Music Electives. Credits: 3
Electives. Credits: 2

MUS 3156 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 3547 - Orchestration. Credits: 2

2. Keyboard Concentration

Applied

(30 semester hours)

Ensemble (see footnote #)

(8 Semester Hours)

And 5-6 Semester Hours From:

MUS 0200 - Wind Symphony. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0211 - Orchestra. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0220 - Jazz Ensemble. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0221 - Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0222 - Jazz Combo. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
or
MUS 0230 - Concert Choir. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)

Additional Course Work

Music Electives. Credits: 3

MUS 0260 - Keyboard Chamber Music. Credits: 1
MUS 3155 - Choral Conducting and Literature. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
or
MUS 3156 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 4920 - Keyboard Literature. Credits: 3
(twice)
MUS 4950 - Accompanying. Credits: 1

3. Vocal Concentration

Applied

(30 semester hours)

Ensemble

8 semester hours from:

MUS 0230 - Concert Choir. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 0231 - University Mixed Chorus. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)

Additional Course Work

Foreign Language (8 sh 1101 or above)

MUS 2141 - Vocal Diction I. Credits: 1
MUS 2142 - Vocal Diction II. Credits: 1
MUS 3155 - Choral Conducting and Literature. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 4770 - Vocal Literature. Credits: 2

4. Composition Concentration

Applied

(8 semester hours)

Ensemble

(8 semester hours)

Additional Course Work

Electives. Credits: 4

MUS 1570 - Composition. Credits: 1, 2, or 4
(6 semester hours)
(See footnote +)
MUS 2070 - Electronic Music Studio Techniques. Credits: 2
MUS 3155 - Choral Conducting and Literature. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
or
MUS 3156 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature. Credits: 1
(See footnote +)
MUS 3541 - Music Analysis I: Music of the Common Practice Period. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
and
MUS 3542 - Music Analysis II: Music of the Post-Tonal Period. Credits: 3
(See footnote +)
MUS 3547 - Orchestration. Credits: 2
MUS 3570 - Composition. Credits: 1, 2, 4
(8 semester hours)
(See footnote +)
(8 semester hours)
MUS 4541 - Sixteenth Century Counterpoint. Credits: 2
MUS 4542 - Eighteenth Century Counterpoint. Credits: 2

5. Jazz Studies Concentration

Applied

(22 semester hours)

In addition to applied study on their primary instrument, students in Jazz Studies are also required to take two semesters of Beginning Applied on a secondary instrument (saxophonists are required to take one semester of clarinet and one semester of flute).

Ensemble

( 8 semester hours)

Additional Course Work

Secondary Applied

(2 semester hours)

6 Semester Hours From:

(minimum of 2 semester hours required)

MUS 0222 - Jazz Combo. Credits: 1
MUS 3622 - Advanced Jazz Combo. Credits: 1

And the Following Courses:

MUS 0224 - Jazz Seminar. Credits: Audit only
(8 semester hours required)
MUS 1530 - Jazz Improvisation I. Credits: 1
MUS 1570 - Composition. Credits: 1, 2, or 4
(minimum of 2 sh required)
MUS 2530 - Jazz Improvisation II. Credits: 1
MUS 2581 - Jazz History. Credits: 2
MUS 3102 - Junior Recital, Performance Option/Jazz Studies Concentration. Credits: Audit only
MUS 3363 - Jazz. Credits: 1, 2, or 4
(4 sh required)
MUS 3531 - Jazz Improvisation III. Credits: 1
MUS 3800 - Jazz Theory I. Credits: 1
MUS 3801 - Jazz Theory II. Credits: 1
MUS 4600 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 3
(minimum of 2 sh required)
MUS 4850 - Jazz Band Arranging. Credits: 2
(double counts as Theory Elective)
MUS 4861 - Jazz Pedagogy. Credits: 2

Note:

Note: Students with an interest in teaching piano and/or certification by an organization such as Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) may be prepared through the fulfillment of the following courses:

MUS 1160 - Piano Credits: 1, 2 or 4
MUS 1541 - Music Theory I. Credits: 3
MUS 1542 - Music Theory II. Credits: 3
MUS 1543 - Aural Training in Music. Credits: 1
MUS 1544 - Aural Training in Music. Credits: 1
MUS 2205 - Keyboard Skills I. Credits: 1
MUS 2541 - Music Theory III. Credits: 3
MUS 3360 - Piano. Credits: 1, 2, or 4
MUS 3585 - History and Literature of Music II. Credits: 3
MUS 4920 - Keyboard Literature. Credits: 3
MUS 4950 - Accompanying. Credits: 1

Footnotes:

⁺Courses requiring a “C” or better are identified by a “+.”

^#Performance Majors are required to successfully complete applied study and a major ensemble in their area each semester in residence. Major instrumental ensembles include Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra; major choral ensembles include Concert Choir and Mixed Chorus. Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Lab Band fulfills the major ensemble requirement for students with a Jazz Studies Concentration after completion of the Junior Standing Jazz Jury.