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2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Music Electives

History & Theory Electives

MUS 5100 - Introduction to Research in Music. Credits: 3
MUS 5170 - Analytical Techniques. Credits: 3

MUS 1560 - Introduction to Music Composition. Credits: 2
MUS 2070 - Electronic Music Studio Techniques. Credits: 2
MUS 2557G - The Evolution of Jazz and Rock. Credits: 3
MUS 3547 - Orchestration. Credits: 2
MUS 3550G - Survey of American Music. Credits: 3
MUS 3591 - Music Analysis, Honors. Credits: 3
MUS 3592G - Global Music, Honors. Credits: 3
MUS 3800 - Jazz Theory I. Credits: 1
MUS 3801 - Jazz Theory II. Credits: 1
MUS 3970 - Study Abroad. Credits: 1 to 15
MUS 4541 - Studies in Counterpoint. Credits: 2
MUS 4600A - Independent Study I. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4600B - Independent Study II. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4600D - Independent Study III. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4750 - Choral Arranging. Credits: 2
MUS 4770 - Vocal Literature. Credits: 2
MUS 4840 - Band Arranging. Credits: 2
MUS 4850 - Jazz Band Arranging. Credits: 2
MUS 4870 - Style Period Proseminar. Credits: 3
MUS 4920 - Keyboard Literature. Credits: 3

Performance Electives

MUS 1530 - Jazz Improvisation I. Credits: 1
MUS 2530 - Jazz Improvisation II. Credits: 1
MUS 3531 - Jazz Improvisation III. Credits: 1
MUS 4600A - Independent Study I. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4600B - Independent Study II. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4600D - Independent Study III. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4950 - Accompanying. Credits: 1
MUS 4980A - Workshop in Music I. Credits: 1 to 3
MUS 4980B - Workshop in Music II. Credits: 1 to 3

Conducting Electives

MUS 3155 - Choral Conducting and Literature. Credits: 1
MUS 3156 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature. Credits: 1
MUS 4600A - Independent Study I. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4600B - Independent Study II. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4600D - Independent Study III. Credits: 1 to 4

Honors Electives

MUS 4444 - Honors Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 3
MUS 4555 - Honors Research. Credits: 1 to 3
MUS 4666 - Honors Seminar. Credits: 3

Music Education Electives

MUS 3860 - Marching Band and Jazz Band Techniques. Credits: 2
MUS 4600A - Independent Study I. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4600B - Independent Study II. Credits: 1 to 4
MUS 4600D - Independent Study III. Credits: 1 to 4